St Mary of the Valley Academy - Miriam Yearbook (Beaverton, OR)

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Geometrician Margaret Mildenberger solves the problem while Marietta Rigert and Judy Walsleben Qlve moral SUPP'-VT' It isn't as difficult as it sounds, encourage fl. to Algebra students ll. to r.J Judy Stadter, Betty Baker, Shirleen Cason and Sharon Grittman are all smiles as they come to Algebra class. r.J Barbara Unger, Mary Jane Bueckman, and Rita Watkins, members of the Algebra-Trigonometry class. Mcithemcitics ln a basic mathematics course S.M.V.A. students have had an opportunity to take courses in algebra and geometry. Because modern research is making a constant de- mand tor a greater knowledge of mathe- matics, Algebra ll and Trigonometry were added to the curriculum this year. Stu- dents desiring to do so may earn a major in mathematics. W

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Our Student Government Student Council at S.M.V.A. consists of the four student body officers, the two inter-school council representatives, the presidents and vice presidents of the classes and the sodality prefect. These girls under the guidance of our principal lan and di- : P rect the major activities of the year. Before the social calendar of the academy can be formulated, members of the inter-school coun- cil must submit dates for approval. The inter- school council has representatives from the Cath- olic schools in the vicinity of Portland. Such sched- uling prevents conflicts-particularly in the social .events of the year. It is the duty of the student council to see that student government functions smoothly and that any infractions of regulations that might occur be eliminated. Through the student council and student gov- ernment the principle of subsidiarity is practiced at the Academy. We have the opportunity to de- velop qualities of leadership and on other oc- casions we must be followers. Christian principles, at all times, underlie the basic activities of our Gallery. Student body president, Mary Theresa O'Leary gives a formal welcome to the freshmen and new members of the student body. lnterschool council representatives UQ Margaret Byrne, junior and Kathleen Veriinski, senior, arrange to attend an l.S.C. meeting. Student council members enioy popcorn during a noon hour informal discussion. lst row Cl. to r.J Jana McFarland, Myra Flores, Patricia Charvet, 2d row, Rosalia Keim, Carol Charvet, Jacqueline McEacherng 3rd row, Patricia Cosby, Patricia Wehage, Margaret Byrne, Shannon Doran, 4th row, Mary Kay Hughes, Sue Seidow, Sharon Schulte, Roberta Barsotti, Mary Theresa O'Leary, and Kathleen Veriinski.

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Chemistry students fl. to rj Candidate Ronnie Pecher, O.S.F., Shirley Davis and Kathleen Herauf examine a fellow student's project for the science fair. Do they like that? interrogates Annette Spiering UQ as Barbara Ensminger feeds the craytish. A third member of the biology class Patricia Neuman Cr.J seems contented to observe the process. Science Students desiring a major in science have an opportunity to pursue a tour-year science course at S.M.V.A. Physical science is a general course that gives an in- troduction to all the maior sci- ences. Biology, a required subiect for graduation is usually taken during the sophomore year. Stu- dents are not required to take chemistry andfor physics, but all college preparatory students are strongly urged to do so. Our science laboratory, though small, is well equipped. A big advantage comes to us from the fact that-our science classes are broken down into small numbers and it is possible to get individ- ual help and guidance in our sci- entific pursuits. The cumulating proiect of the science classes is the Science Fair. Each student prepares an exhibit for the fair. This year the exhibi- tion was held the first week in May. Barbara Vaetz fl.J and Candidate Marcella Herrera, O.S.F. test for over-tones during a physics experiment.